"Big Easy" Gumbo Recipe

Name: "Big Easy" Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut oil; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup chopped sweet onion; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 cup chopped celery; 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 3 (14-oz.) cans low-sodium chicken broth; 4 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1/2 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1 1/2 cups frozen black-eyed peas, thawed; 1 pound peeled, large raw shrimp (1 6/20 count)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup peanut oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 (14-oz.) cans low-sodium chicken broth
4 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 1/2 cups frozen black-eyed peas, thawed
1 pound peeled, large raw shrimp (1 6/20 count)

1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; gradually whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 to 7 minutes or until flour is chocolate colored. (Do not burn mixture.)
2
Reduce heat to medium. Stir in onion and next 4 ingredients, and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes. Gradually stir in chicken broth; add chicken and next 2 ingredients. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.
3
Note: We tested with Zatarain's Creole Seasoning and Savoie's Andouille Sausage.

986

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

141

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup peanut oil, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup chopped sweet onion, 1 cup chopped green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, "Big Easy" Gumbo falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

"Big Easy" Gumbo

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